Staying in Touch . . .

Feb 1, Joy of Bonsai 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:04:43 GMT

Jan 26, New Plant Hardiness Map

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:46:54 GMT

The United States Department Of Agriculture has issued a new Plant Hardiness map. Just enter your zip code and get an accurate zone! The new map used temperature data from many more stations than the previous map.

Jan 24, Bonsai Postage Stamps

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:29:49 GMT

The new bonsai stamps were released today! My P.O. didn't have them, so will try to get them online.

Jan 24, Bougainvillea Pink Pixie

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:15:45 GMT

I have had this bougainvillea since 2009, this is the variegated sub-specie of the Pink Pixie. When I got this tree it had a very different structure.

Jan 19, Bonsai Display Tables

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:26:00 GMT

Bonsai display tables are used to highlight the importance of the bonsai tree. There are many styles, sizes and materials used, as well as basic guidelines..

Jan 10, Bonsai Advertising

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:42:37 GMT

Bonsai advertising is now available on the Bonsai-Mary site.

Jan 9, 'Joy of Bonsai'

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:21:58 GMT

This coming weekend January 13, 14 and 15 2012 is the 10th annual 'JOY OF BONSAI' event sponsored by the Kawa Bonsai Society, Bunnell, Florida at the Flagler County Extension Office I'll see you there!

Jan 6, Bay Island Bonsai Exhibit

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:31:09 GMT

Annual Exhibit (Almeda, California) January 14-15 Oakland Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave. Auction Saturday - Preview at Noon Guided tours of exhibit both days

Dec 13, Buy Bonsai List

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:41:32 GMT

Whether you buy bonsai trees, grow bonsai starters or begin with pre bonsai ... this list of basics will help you select and create good subjects. Tips on how to make a better bonsai collection

Dec 13, How to Make Bonsai

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:00:25 GMT

When someone asks how to make bonsai, I take a deep breath.There are many answers! Seeds, cuttings, air layers, nursery stock and pre-bonsai can all be bonsai beginnings.

Dec 1, More Bonsai Art

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:18:57 GMT

More bonsai art and artists for you to see. Are you a bonsai artist? There's space for you!

Nov 28, Bonsai Supplies

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:55:17 GMT

Bonsai supplies and accessories are available by the thousands. Many are true assets and conveniences, others are nothing more than novelties.

Nov 22, "Rocio"

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:48:52 GMT

This species is native from Puerto Rico...you can see it almost everywhere on the Island. In this moment there is not enough written information about

Nov 21, wire tree sculpture

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:50:49 GMT

These wire tree sculpture bonsai are created by Ken To, a bonsai hobbyist. He has expanded his interest to wire trees and has quite a talent for it.

Nov 20, Bonsai Art

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:44:49 GMT

There are many bonsai stylists who also create bonsai art ...painting and drawing. Chad Beatty, Joe Samuels and Ernie Fernandez are just a few of my favorites.

Nov 14, Bougainvillea bonsai

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:40:58 GMT

Bougainvillea bonsai, fast growing, abundant blooms, loves heat, tolerates cool, easy care, alternate leaves! What more could you ask from a tropical bonsai?

Nov 7, Juniper Bonsai Tree

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:44:21 GMT

Follow the story of a juniper bonsai tree. It starts with a large bushy nursery plant and becomes a beautiful bonsai.

Nov 5, Bonsai Wire

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:54:24 GMT

Bonsai wire is used to reposition trunks and branches. It is an important, although temporary, aspect for training bonsai trees.

Nov 2, Bald Cypress as Bonsai

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:32:54 GMT

Bald cypress is very popular as bonsai in the United States. Bonsai artists go to great lengths to replicate their beauty. To see these marvelous trees in miniature is amazing.

Nov 1, My Sumo Fukien

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:48:22 GMT

This Fukien Tea came to my hands (2 1/2 years ago) almost without branches and with a different front. The first task was to change the front to show the

Oct 31, Now starting its journey to becoming a lovely tree

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:21:53 GMT

Since getting into the art of Bonsai I always wanted to try and do a Jade plant. After a year or so I was given a cutting from a friend that I rooted.

Sep 30, Growing bonsai from seed

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:49:26 GMT

Growing bonsai from seed is possible, however there is no such thing as bonsai seeds. Seeds of trees suitable for bonsai is much better terminology.

Sep 29, Bougainvillea Bonsai pathogen

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:45:45 GMT

Bougainvillea bonsai are frequently air layered to make several plants from one. The most conventional way to air layer is to use sphagnum moss which often contains a fungus.

Sep 15, Bonsai tool set needs a Magic Cloth

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:28:45 GMT

You may have a bonsai tool set. Does it have a Magic Cloth? Avoid bad styling cuts before they happen.

Sep 13, The gang last winter

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:28:13 GMT

Hi guys, My name is Lance and this is how my trees made it through last winter....well most of them. They Azalea (front left) and one of the privets(top

Sep 12, Bonsai Accent Plants and Other Companions

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:49:18 GMT

Bonsai accent plants are part of the art of displaying bonsai in addition to the bonsai, stand and scroll. Accent plants and sometimes other companions complete the picture. See this page for photos

Sep 11, Displaying Bonsai

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:53:19 GMT

Displaying bonsai trees in a formal manner is as much of an art form as bonsai itself. Traditionally, artists create the feeling of a scene or season in their arrangement. For example, if the bonsai

Aug 31, My first Penjing is...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:39:19 GMT

...a Bahama Berry. I have not named it yet, and I am still reading on its care, feeding, etc. I chose it before knowing its name, origin or any particulars

Aug 24, Sho Fu Bonsai Garden

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:47:30 GMT

Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota,Florida is the proud sponsor of Southwest Florida’s premiere bonsai garden. This is a project that started in 2007 after Sho Fu members John and Cindy Petterson retur

Aug 22, Bonsai Garden

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:24:00 GMT

Imagine seeing a bonsai garden of live exotic, quality bonsai trees! View my listings from Florida to California, then add your own favorite to this site.

Aug 21, Sooty Mold

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:39:23 GMT

Sooty mold on your bonsai plant? You have a bigger problem. It is most likely aphids, scale or mealybugs.

Jul 9, Brazilian Rain tree – Pithecellobium tortum

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:27:46 GMT

Two days before my birthday in 2003, my wife gave me the Brazilian Rain Tree. She purchased it from our late friend, Ron Martin. This tree was a direct

May 5, It is May! Then look for the Wisteria

Thu, 05 May 2011 19:07:18 GMT

In December of 1999 a Texas Company called the Tree farm sold Texas Ebony. I had always wanted one, and so I ordered a small tree. When I opened the

Apr 28, Brasilia

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:13:58 GMT

Haematoxylon brasiletto Brasilia (yamadori) place

Apr 28, The elephant tree!

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:40:51 GMT

On May 13, 2005, A friend came over to talk Bonsai, and handed me a two inch cutting of what he called a Baby Jade. It is now six years old and I can

Apr 27, kodachi jade

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:57:44 GMT

jade Portulacaria afra size : mame/25 cm style: fukinagashi) photo: 12-10-2010 place: Curaça

Apr 23, Ficus Bonsai on a Slab

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:48:28 GMT

The Bonsai Society of Miami often invites me to critique the annual bonsai exhibit. I prefer to call it a walk through. This Ficus on a natural slab

Apr 9, Black Olive Bonsai

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:51:32 GMT

Black olive bonsai are not created from black olives. They are created from the Bucida species. The common name can be more confusing than helpful.

Jan 21, Video from Joy of Bonsai

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:55:48 GMT

Jan 19, Joy of Bonsai 2011

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:14:32 GMT

The photos tell the story of an incredible weekend with two amazing speakers: David Easterbrook (Montreal) and Kora Dalager (California). Also on the agenda,

Jan 18, Joy of Bonsai 2011

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:47:50 GMT

These photos are from the two day 'Joy of Bonsai' held annually in Bunnell, Florida by the Kawa Bonsai Society from Art Cid Broward Bonsai Society President,

Jan 18, Bonsai Photos from Exhibits

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:33:40 GMT

Bonsai photos from exhibits are often of the best trees an area has to offer. Many can be great teaching tools. You are invited to add your exhibit bonsai photos to my site.

Jan 14, Over-WinteringTropicals in NE Ohio and touchy hardy plants outside

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:49:33 GMT

Here are a few shots of my light racks in my basement where I overwinter about 1/2 of my tropicals during our long winters. These racks share space with

Jan 14, Bonsai Garden In The Snow

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:46:17 GMT

Here are some pictures of my NE Ohio bonsai garden during the winter. I don't leave any trees out during the winters here. It can easily get to zero degrees

Jan 14, Over-Wintering in the North East

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:44:50 GMT

During the winter in NE Ohio I overwinter my hardy trees in an unheated greenhouse from about Thanksgiving until the end of April. Plants that are more

Jan 13, Bonsai Care in Winter

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:49:38 GMT

Bonsai care in winter is a serious concern. All container plants need special consideration during winter - bonsai included. Indoors and out, there are many techniques to keep your bonsai safe.

Jan 11, Sharpening Bonsai Tools

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:12:04 GMT

Sharpening bonsai tools is an important part of the bonsai process. Dull bonsai tools can cause damage and aggravation! Here are some helpful techniques to consider.

Dec 5, 19 tree - Bucida spinosa (Black Olive)

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:24:15 GMT

During the early spring in 2009 my Black Olive was dropping many seeds on its soil. I watched them grow until the end of July. On the 28th I carefully

Dec 5, Ficus Retusa from 2000 until 2010

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:15:27 GMT

On a beautiful fall day in the year 2000, the late dear friend, Ron Martin drove from his home in South Carolina to southern NJ on his way to Connecticut.

Oct 15, Long gone but remembered!

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:25:38 GMT

In 2007 I sold this forest, because I was reducing my outdoor trees. Yes, for many years I have grown Serissa outdoors. That's when I stopped losing them!